Satanist: meaning, definitions and examples
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satanist
[ หseษชtษnษชst ]
belief system
A Satanist is an individual who practices Satanism, which is a group of ideological, philosophical, and spiritual beliefs that are based on the figure of Satan, often seen as a symbol of individualism, freedom, and rebellion against traditional religious norms. Satanists may vary in their beliefs, from atheistic approaches that do not necessarily view Satan as a deity to theistic interpretations that worship Satan as a god.
Synonyms
Luciferian, demonist, devil worshipper.
Examples of usage
- The Satanist community often celebrates individual freedom.
- Many Satanists reject the idea of a personal deity.
- A prominent Satanist organization promotes secularism.
- Film portrayals of Satanists can often be exaggerated.
Translations
Translations of the word "satanist" in other languages:
๐ต๐น satanista
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคคเคพเคจเคตเคพเคฆเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Satanist
๐ฎ๐ฉ satanis
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐัะฐะฝััั
๐ต๐ฑ satanista
๐ฏ๐ต ใตใฟใในใ
๐ซ๐ท sataniste
๐ช๐ธ satanista
๐น๐ท ลeytanist
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌํ์ฃผ์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดูุทุงูู
๐จ๐ฟ satanista
๐ธ๐ฐ satanista
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆฆๆๅพ
๐ธ๐ฎ satanist
๐ฎ๐ธ satanisti
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐัะฐะฝะธัั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแขแแแแกแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลeytanist
๐ฒ๐ฝ satanista
Etymology
The term 'Satanist' derives from the word 'Satan,' which originates from the Hebrew 'ืฉึธึผืืึธื' (ลฤแนญฤn), meaning 'adversary' or 'accuser.' The use of the term began emerging in the late 19th century as various occult movements took shape, often reacting against established religious norms. The modern conception of Satanism was greatly influenced by the writings of figures such as Anton LaVey, who founded the Church of Satan in 1966. This marked a significant turning point, leading to the definition of Satanism as a formal belief system rather than merely a label of dissent. Over time, Satanism has diversified, incorporating both atheistic elements focusing on individualism and self-deification as well as theistic beliefs that see Satan as a deity deserving of worship.